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A year on, Surfside remembers 98 victims of condo collapse

Friday marks the anniversary of the oceanfront condo building collapse that killed 98 people in Surfside, Florida

The Independent UK

Going to Disney World: No sour grapes in billionaire Griffin’s exodus to Sunshine State as Illinois election clouds loom?

The announcement came rather awkwardly just five days ahead of the June 28 primary — a primary in which Griffin has contributed $53 million to the campaign of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who is dropping in the polls.

Chicago Sun-Times

Florida Sens. Rubio, Scott reveal how they’ll vote on bipartisan gun bill

WASHINGTON — Florida Republican Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio each said on Thursday that they would vote against a bipartisan gun-control bill in the Senate, opposing the measure even though both men have shown a willingness in the past to support additional gun restrictions.

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GOP House members sought blanket pardon from Trump after Jan. 6 riot, committee says

WASHINGTON — Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida and Mo Brooks of Alabama were among a handful of Republican members of Congress who sought pardons for their actions in connection with President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to testimony from former White House officials…

Los Angeles Times

Griffin’s move to Florida only latest blow to local philanthropy

“Many of the major funders ... are checking out. And they’re in Florida. When they leave, their charitable dollars leave,” said a source close to the world of philanthropic and charitable giving in Chicago and Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times

Only 8% of households can afford a single-family home in Broward County, Florida

Only about 8% of households in Broward County, Florida can afford a single-family home at the median sale price, according to a new study.

Tribune News Service

Judge gives final approval to ‘remarkable’ $1 billion Surfside condo collapse settlement

MIAMI — One day before the one-year anniversary of the Surfside condominium collapse that killed 98 people, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Michael Hanzman made his deadline and gave final approval to a $1 billion settlement of the second-largest class-action lawsuit in Florida history, which he praised in court on Thursday…

Miami Herald

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DeSantis said legislatures could give election to Trump, a month before Eastman

Ex-Donald Trump attorney John Eastman’s comments to Georgia legislators in December 2020 that the Florida Legislature had been prepared to adopt its own slate of presidential electors came a month after Gov. Ron DeSantis was among the first Republicans to float the idea.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida meningococcal disease outbreak in gay and bisexual men ‘worst in US history,’ killing at least 6

The disease is spread through close contact and can affect anyone

The Independent UK

Florida meningococcal disease outbreak in gay and bisexual ‘worst in US history,’ killing at least six

Six people have died in Florida due to "one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in US history," according to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Independent UK

$106.8 million raised in the race for Florida governor

The general election for Governor of Florida will take place on Nov. 7, 2022. In total, candidates running for Florida governor have raised $106.8 million, received no loans, and spent $9.2 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. The Democratic and Republican primaries are on Aug. 22, 2022.

Ballotpedia

At the Races: Not too pumped - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

Publix supermarkets not offering COVID vaccine to young kids

The Publix supermarket chain isn't offering the COVID-19 vaccine to children younger than 5

The Independent UK

One year after Surfside condo collapse in Florida, a legal settlement is approved

The $1.2 billion settlement is for unit owners and families of those who died in the condo tower. It was finalized one day before the anniversary of the disaster in which 98 people died.

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Citadel Moving Headquarters To Miami As Florida Captures 'New Moment In America'

On Thursday, Citadel announced it would move its headquarters from Chicago to Miami.

Daily Mirror

Mum finds missing son's body after psychic 4,500 miles away tells her where to search

Rachel Holland claimed the police refused to search the area of water where her son's body was highlighted by renowned psychic Mary Lawton Johnson, from Florida

The Independent UK

Donald Trump posts favourable poll in response to rumours of challenge from Ron DeSantis

Florida governor is seen as only competitive rival to Trump

Evening Standard

World’s heaviest 18 feet long python caught in Florida

The world’s most portly python has been discovered...

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Judge approves $1B+ deal in deadly Florida condo collapse

A judge has given final approval to a settlement of more than $1 billion for victims of the collapse of a Florida beachfront condominium

Reason

Boycotts Aren't Protected Speech, Rules Appeals Court

Plus: Employers sue over Florida's Stop WOKE Act, how inflation erodes financial privacy, and more...

Benzinga

Ayr Wellness Opens 48th Cannabis Dispensary In Longwood, Florida

Ayr Wellness Inc. (OTCQX: AYRWF) (CSE:AYR.A) is opening its 48th Florida dispensary, located in Longwood, a northeastern suburb of Orlando.

Benzinga

EXCLUSIVE: trivago Divulges Sought-After Summer Vacation Destinations, Consumer Travel Trends

Global accommodations search platform trivago N.V. (NASDAQ: TRVG) revealed the top 10 sought-after destinations for the 2022 summer. What Happened? Las Vegas won the No. 1 spot, and Florida was the ultimate location for the July 4th weekend.

Birmingham Post

Cardiff Met University offering new aviation management degree

The industry focused degree is a partnership with Cardiff Airport and Florida-based Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide.

Daily Mirror

Florida Panhandle may be a lesser known part of the Sunshine State but it's one to get on your travel radar

The theme parks of Orlando and the Art Deco delights of Miami are probably Florida's best known sights but the Panhandle is well worth discovering for its wild beauty, windswept beaches, state parks, lakes and rivers, Southern hospitality and great seafood

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Many dogs have already died of heat-related causes this summer — let’s make them the last

The four dogs in Florida who died in a hot car while their owner was having lunch. The Ontario pup whose death was the second that his dog walker was responsible for. The one in Texas who succumbed to heatstroke after being left chained in 102-degree heat. With summer barely…

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